In my search to find the restaurants that I wanted to try In PG during my short stay I was rather surprised to find a shop that claims to have quality […]
Coffee / Prince George
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Ritual Coffeeworks
Today’s question, is there a good latté in Prince George? I was at the Starbucks on Central last night and it was good. Well, as good as any Starbucks is anywhere […]
pizza / Prince George
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Betulla Burning
When doing my research about best places to eat in Prince George there appeared to be, to me at least, a surprising amount of decent restaurants to choose from. Who knew […]
Donuts / Surrey
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Gourmet Doughnuts
So let’s talk doughnuts. Gourmet ones. Are Gourmet Doughnuts gourmet? In a word, no. Are they excellent? Very much so. Freshly made, light and fluffy. Everything a good donut should be. […]
Bellingham / Tex Mex
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Mi Mexico
What with all the rumors that we have heard about the nightmare that is crossing the border into the US these days we have delayed a trip to Costco for some […]
Fast food / New Westminster
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Narita Sushi
Just off Schoolhouse in Coquitlam in Narita Sushi. A restaurant I have visited before, with very good experiences. It’s on the smaller side, but a nice atmosphere with always friendly staff. […]
Casual Fine Dining / Gastropub / Vancouver
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Craft Beer Market
We are in The Olympic Village today visiting one of the better liquor stores I’ve shopped at. They must have 80 (or more) different gins in stock. And while we are […]
Burnaby / Chain Restaurants
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Tap and Barrel
At the Brentwood location for the first time this afternoon. Before the drinking starts going to have to get some food in me. My first impressions weren’t great. but they exceeded […]
New Westminster / Sushi
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Ki Sushi
I don’t really feel like sushi tonight but the wife does, so we’re at her favorite Sushi place in New West, Ki Sushi. But do I feel like Soba or Ramen? […]
Burnaby / Donuts
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Lee’s Donuts
I was walking through Brentwood today and I ran into a donut shop I haven’t seen before. Well outside Granville Island anyways I’ve only had a chance to try Lee’s once […]
New Westminster / Thai Food
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Patsara Thai
Round two at Patsara Thai tonight. Let’s see if it’s as good as last time. As usual, crispy shrimp wontons. I try these at every Thai restaurant ti go to as […]
Breakfast / travel / Vancouver Island
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BC Ferries
You know it’s funny, we said to ourselves this morning “make sure we have something to eat before you get on the ferry because the food is terrible.” And then we […]
Coffee / Vancouver Island
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Serious Coffee
In Mill Bay, just off the highway. This the first coffee shop we ran into since we left Victoria. It will do. The one in Parksville was just fine. Not the […]
Italian / Vancouver Island
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Il Terrazzo
A good friend was here in Victoria last month and visited Il Terrazzo and was thoroughly impressed, and recommended it to me the next time I was in town. if you […]
Bistro / Vancouver Island
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Heron Rock Bistro
Trying to pick a lunch spot in Victoria today is really a bit like throwing darts at a dartboard. We really have no idea where to go. As Merilynn has a […]
Micro Brewery / pizza / Vancouver Island
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Sawmill Taphouse and Grill
So you find yourself in somewhere between Victoria and Nanaimo and man, you’re hungry. But its Sunday. It’s a small town. Your choices? Limited. There isn’t a whole lot open. Worse […]
Mexican / New Westminster
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Cacao Mexican Foods
Even if you are a resident of New West I’d be surprised if you knew about this restaurant. While it is on 6th, its south of Columbia. Very easy for anyone […]
New Westminster / Thai Food / Uncategorized
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Patsara Thai
In a very unassuming building on a very unassuming street in New Westminster is Patsara Thai. Honestly I’m not even sure how I ever found the place. I happen to be […]
Coffee / New Westminster
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Moodswing Coffee Bar
Down on Front Street in New West is a little coffee bar we have walked by a few times. As our disdain for Starbucks grows we certainly have wanted to try […]
Steak House / Surrey
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The Keg
Tonight we are meeting some friends at the Keg. Lobster Bisque is on the menu, so that’s a must try. Not even an option. Have I had better Lobster Bisque? Yes. […]
Pub Grub / Richmond
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The Flying Beaver
We find ourselves in Richmond tonight needing a drink. As we are near the south terminal at YVR The Flying Beaver came immediately to mind. It’s a cool spot right on […]
Chinese / Fast food / Richmond
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Dinesty Dumpling House
We find ourselves at Richmond Centre today in the need of a snack. I’m not usually a fan of food courts. But we didn’t have time to sit down at Cactus […]
Coffee / Donuts / Vancouver
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Propaganda Coffee/Mello
I don’t often find myself in Vancouver two weekends in a row but here I am. I loved that latte at Propoganda so much and I love Mello donuts so much […]
Burnaby / Turkish
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Saray Turkish Cuisine
I had such a good meal here last time we wanted to give it a second try. Started with a Turkish Coffee of course Bold and intense caramel flavours. If you […]
Alcohol / Port Moody
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Hard Bean Brunch Co.
Stopping for a quick bite before going drinking Well okay, I’m not actually going to wait, let’s get this party started. So this is a gin and tonic, with Empress Indigo […]
Coffee / Vancouver
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Propaganda Coffee
In my attempt to give Starbucks less money, and get a really good donut while at it, I came to Chinatown today, in the rain. Mello for the donuts. Propoganfa coffee […]
Donuts / Vancouver
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Mello Donuts
I really wish there was a Mello closer to home. This is suck a good donut. It has a Mascarpone cheese cream filling and fresh strawberries. Absolutely brilliant. 10/10
Delivery / pizza
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Domino’s Pizza
Just spent 5 hours in emergency and now I’m hungry. There isn’t much open at 11 pm on a Sunday evening, and none of the pizza places I usually frequent. After […]
New Westminster
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
Well we are off to get some pasta tonight. If it was up to me we’d be across the street at Piva. But it isn’t always up to me. So we […]
Alcohol / Mexican / Puerto Vallarta
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Margarita Grill
Just popping in for another drink, after that very expensive one on the beach. This place is pretty lively, live music and it’s hopping. And ok value for this part of […]
Alcohol / Mexican / Mexico / Puerto Vallarta / travel
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Casa Tradicional Mexicana
We have walked by here a few times over the last few days and it always seems hopping. Live music, lots of people and great smells waft from within. And it’s […]
Mexican / Puerto Vallarta
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Pancho’s
From the research we have done about tacos in PV Pancho’s may very well be the best out there. Of course taste s always subjective. From my research however this seems […]
Mexican / Mexico / Puerto Vallarta
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Fonda la Marina
After a pleasant visit to the Botanical gardens this morning, we were pretty hungry for lunch. Since we were with a local (our tour guide through the gardens) we asked where […]
Puerto Vallarta / Seafood / Tourist Trap / travel
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Joe Jack’s Fish Shack
I am always a bit hesitant about restaurants like this in Mexico. Are you just walking into a tourist trap with crummy food and expensive prices? We already had a less […]
Cactus Club / Chinese / Coquitlam
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Cactus Club Cafe
We are continuing working through the new menu items this afternoon. Today we are trying the Szechuan beans. First bite? Excellent. But as I ate more and more I enjoyed it […]
Alcohol / Mexico / Puerto Vallarta / Seafood / Tourist Trap
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The Blue Shrimp Restaurant
It’s our first night in Puerto Vallarta. Normally I avoid restaurants like this like the plague. Always overpriced and often not very good. But it’s our first night. After crap weather […]
New Westminster / Sushi
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Hi Dozo Sushi
Quick stop in for a bite today. Another lovely, not sunny day in Vancouver. So while I’m getting Toro and a real Crab California Roll Merilynn got the Nabeyaki Udon. Its […]
Port Moody / wine
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The One Sixty Wine Bar and Cafe
Well it’s international sex day today and we have booked a special three course meal at Port Moody’s Best Restaurant, or so they tell me anyways. We have been here once […]
Breakfast / Coquitlam
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Coquitlam Grill
I’ve been here a few times over the years and while it’s never wowed me, it’s never been bad either. If you haven’t been, I think it’s a neighbourhood version of […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Captain’s Oven
There is a new pizza joint in New West. It’s another chain popping up. We had it once by the slice in Langley. Vague memories of it not being very good. […]
Burnaby / Fish and Chips
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Cockney Kings
We are at the Burnaby location today. In the past I haven’t found it as good as the New Westminster location. Let’s see if today is any better. Haddock and chips […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam
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Cactus Club Cafe
Tonight I’m continuing to work through the new menu items. Tuna Temaki tonight. Very nice presentation. But to me the taste doesn’t quite live up to the visuals. Interestingly I’ve seen […]
Fine Dining / Richmond
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Gordon Ramsay Steak
After what seems an interminably long time Gordan Ramsay Steak has finally opened in Vancouver. This will be my second visit to Gordon Ramsay (henceforth referred to as GR) Steak, my […]
New Westminster / pizza
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L’Onore Pizza
Another great pie from Lonore pizza tonight. This has pepperoni, Fior di latte mozzarella, reggiano and hot honey on a sourdough crust. The sourdough crust makes such a difference. Gives it […]
bakery / Brunch / New Westminster
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Banette
I’ve been noticing a new spot for breakfast/brunch spot in New West popping up on Social Media recently. We decided to give it a go this beautiful Sunday morning. First impressions; […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Pizzeria Ludica
Mixing it up tonight from our usual. Well a little bit at least. Starting with the basic Hawaiian as we often dobut we added balsamic glazed onions. What a great addition […]
bakery / Coquitlam
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Paris Baguette
I do like to try out new places twice in short order o see how first impressions hold up. So we made our way to Paris Baguette today with high hopes. […]
Breakfast / Coquitlam / Uncategorized
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Eggbomb+
We are looking for a little breakfast this morning after dealing with the crowds at Costco. What a nightmare that was. I like OEB at Brentwood but lineups at this time […]
wine
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Beringer Main & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon
Beringer Main & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon is a budget-friendly option that offers a straightforward introduction to this classic varietal. The wine has a medium-bodied profile, making it approachable for casual drinkers […]
Chinese / New Westminster
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Han Lin Noodle House
Getting a quick snack tonight. So, I think I found my new favorite fried rice. This one is very simple. Shredded chicken with rice and just a little bit of vegetables. […]